2018 Designers – Page 4 – Goodwill Rock The Runway

Amber Kapas: Collection Inspiration

Amber Kapas Amber Kapas: Collection Inspiration Describe what inspired the look for your collection? Inspiration for the 80s came naturally for me, as this decade has always been a favorite. I grew up loving 80's hair metal, with my parents always playing their favorite artist. My go-to inspiration would be turning on my Joan Jett Pandora station, rocking out for a bit and letting the ideas flow naturally. This collection is inspired not only from music, but a mix of The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink meets a Carrie Bradshaw vibe. What piece(s) did you find at Triad Goodwill [...]

By Christine Gillies| 2018-02-02T13:18:58-05:00 January 8th, 2018|

Jasmine Rhodes: Collection Inspiration

Jasmine Rhodes Jasmine Rhodes: Collection Inspiration Describe what inspired the look for your collection? I was initially inspired by the gaudiness of the early 2000s. When you look at photos of celebrities on the red carpet or print ads for fashion and beauty campaigns, you can see a plethora of crazy fashion choices; some of which have trickled down into today’s style. I started my process by researching fashion trends from that era, and gathered what I thought were the most iconic so I could zero in on a concept for my designs. I did not want to [...]

By Christine Gillies| 2017-12-20T14:41:22-05:00 December 20th, 2017|

Georgann Schultz: Collection Inspiration

Georgann Schultz Georgann Schultz: Collection Inspiration Describe what inspired the look for your collection: This has been an evolving process. The initial inspiration came from a series of books that I have been obsessing over recently, The All Souls Trilogy. The book is rich with descriptions of clothing worn by the characters as the story sweeps the reader through time- from Elizabethan England, WW2 right up to modern day. As the creative process has been flowing, my research reminded me that I was a teen, and graduated high school in the 70s! I really hate to admit it, [...]

By Christine Gillies| 2017-12-20T13:46:44-05:00 December 20th, 2017|

Virginia Cole: Collection Inspiration

Virginia Cole Virginia Cole: Collection Inspiration Describe what inspired the look for your collection: My collection inspiration relates to the history of the 1940s. There was a lot happening in that decade, however, I decided to mix war and glamour. The effects of war influenced the silhouette of the era, and when it was over, the “New Look” by Christian Dior gave new life to the world of fashion. What piece(s) did you find at Triad Goodwill that will make your collection stand out? There were many fabulous choices at Goodwill. I kept reminding myself that I was [...]

By Christine Gillies| 2017-12-20T13:41:41-05:00 December 20th, 2017|

LaShawn Millner: Collection Inspiration

LaShawn Millner LaShawn Millner: Collection Inspiration Describe what inspired the look for your collection: The inspiration for my collection comes from my love of old classic television. One of my favorite shows as a little kid was “I Love Lucy.” I was a huge fan of Lucy as a kid! I would watch her on “Nick at Nite” every evening. I loved the comedy, but I also loved the iconic fashion as well. When I think about my collection I also think about one of my favorite musicals, Grease. The poodle skirts and the pin up looks were [...]

By Christine Gillies| 2017-12-20T13:16:09-05:00 December 20th, 2017|